topic Re: Delivery Time for New Range in Kitchen

Delivery Time for New Range

deepwaterdotter — Sun, 25 Aug 2024 18:34:38 GMT

I just ordered a new dual-fuel range from a locally-owned appliance store. I was given a 3- month window from order to time of delivery. Does anyone have any recent experience with purchasing a new range? Is this a reasonable length of time nowadays?

Re: Delivery Time for New Range

Desertdi — Sun, 25 Aug 2024 18:37:55 GMT

@deepwaterdotter

YES...there are STILL supply chain shortages going back to the pandemic. di

Re: Delivery Time for New Range

Yahooey — Sun, 25 Aug 2024 18:45:51 GMT

I ordered a Samsung induction range this summer - took less than a week but i left it in local appliance store since i was not ready for it yet - renovation was happening

Re: Delivery Time for New Range

Etoile308 — Sun, 25 Aug 2024 19:02:43 GMT

It really depends on the store. I imagine a locally owner store doesn't keep a lot of inventory and orders items as needed.

Re: Delivery Time for New Range

Nightowlz — Sun, 25 Aug 2024 19:25:01 GMT

I waited over 6 months for a new stove 3 yrs ago. Got our stove in 2021. Had to wait until 2022 to get the GE Profile refrigerator I wanted.

Re: Delivery Time for New Range

Snowpuppy — Sun, 25 Aug 2024 20:04:14 GMT

Did you shop around to see if this was an average wait time for that mfg/model?

That will tell you if it's supply chain issues or they're just holding on to your ca$h.

Re: Delivery Time for New Range

ScrapHappy — Sun, 25 Aug 2024 20:12:06 GMT

I bought a new Bosch dishwasher last November and it took about 2 weeks, from Lowes. My friend just bought a new fridge from Home Depot and had it in a week.

Re: Delivery Time for New Range

deepwaterdotter — Sun, 25 Aug 2024 22:22:23 GMT

@Snowpuppy wrote:
Did you shop around to see if this was an average wait time for that mfg/model?

That will tell you if it's supply chain issues or they're just holding on to your ca$h.

I did do some comparison shopping at a couple locally-owned stores and a few big-box stores. Delivery times quoted were generally 8-10 weeks at all stores. The main determinants of where I purchased were reasonable price and a reputable service/installation department.

The locally-owned store that got my business matched the big-box price, but charged $90 for delivery/installation. Since their service department is known throughout the community as the place to call for appliance repairs (people call them to service brands that they don't even sell), they were my choice.

Re: Delivery Time for New Range

NYCLatinaMe — Mon, 26 Aug 2024 01:19:52 GMT

@deepwaterdotter wrote:
@Snowpuppy wrote:
Did you shop around to see if this was an average wait time for that mfg/model?

That will tell you if it's supply chain issues or they're just holding on to your ca$h.
I did do some comparison shopping at a couple locally-owned stores and a few big-box stores. Delivery times quoted were generally 8-10 weeks at all stores. The main determinants of where I purchased were reasonable price and a reputable service/installation department.

The locally-owned store that got my business matched the big-box price, but charged $90 for delivery/installation. Since their service department is known throughout the community as the place to call for appliance repairs (people call them to service brands that they don't even sell), they were my choice.

@deepwaterdotter I would stick with the local if I could handle the wait. I would make sure the invoice indicates it's a new item with warranty, and not an open box, floor sample, or scratch and dent. My best guess is the delay is that they need to go out and buy it, and who knows where they will find it. But if there is a problem, you know you can find them. And I would make sure this is not a store that looks like it may close due to lack of business. I find big purchases like this is best to go with a reliable retailer.

Re: Delivery Time for New Range

ID2 — Mon, 26 Aug 2024 10:08:01 GMT

I just remodeled my kitchen and got all new higher end appliances. Since we were deep in renovating I really didn't need my appliances soon. It took about 6 monts to receive my new 48" Blue Star dual fuel oven matching refrigerator and my 2-drawer dishwasher. They were well worth the wait! LOVE!

Re: Delivery Time for New Range

gardenman — Mon, 26 Aug 2024 12:11:34 GMT

"Just in time" manufacturing is becoming more common as expenses go up for manufacturers. Rather than make a gazillion things once and then store them until needed, they're making things on demand.

Manufacturers spend a fair amount upfront in the purchase of parts and raw materials. They want to get a return on that investment as quickly as possible, so holding something in a warehouse for weeks, months, or a year or more is costing them money. If they can wait until the last possible minute to make and deliver the product then their profit increases. The less time something is warehoused the better it is for them.

When you order a new appliance (especially on the higher-end side of things) odds are it hasn't even been built yet. When the manufacturer gets the order they then have to order the parts necessary and wait until they arrive to assemble the new appliance. It can take a while but it helps to control costs.

Re: Delivery Time for New Range

deepwaterdotter — Mon, 26 Aug 2024 15:19:23 GMT

Thanks so much for the information in your responses. I do have an invoice indicating purchase from an appliance store that has been in business at the same address for 97 years. I will be patient until my new range is available. I decided I deserve a new range every 30 years.

Re: Delivery Time for New Range

tansy — Mon, 26 Aug 2024 15:48:21 GMT

I hope the new oven is built as well as your original, @deepwaterdotter. Thirty years is impressive.

Re: Delivery Time for New Range

deepwaterdotter — Mon, 26 Aug 2024 15:51:53 GMT

@tansy That's why I opted for another Jenn-Air.

Re: Delivery Time for New Range

Lilysmom1 — Tue, 27 Aug 2024 11:24:13 GMT

@deepwaterdotter My Bosch dual fuel range is 20 years old and going strong. Appliance delivery (I'm in Canada) can take awhile. When I thought my fridge was acting up, I ordered a new one rather than wait for it to die. Delivery was five weeks. Nobody carries inventory anymore as @gardenman indicated above.

Enjoy your new range!

Re: Delivery Time for New Range

Pooky1 — Fri, 30 Aug 2024 12:21:12 GMT

We bought a new portable he dishwasher a couple years ago and local small store that everyone in the area goes to had to order our dishwasher from ge.I expected to wait a long time but it was delivered in two weeks from when I bought it. Good luck.hope you get it sooner and you love it.